What would the best method be for mixing background iPod music with sound effects? The sound effects need to be adjustable and sometimes much louder than the background music. When I use MPMusicPlayerController the volume is system-wide and reduces the effects volume as well. I have been reading about AVPlayer and AVAudipPlayer but can't seem to locate a viable solution.
Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Have you looked at AVAudioSession Categories? I think that could help you with your problem. The docs at Apple.